Koshimshet - Mokhada, Palghar

Koshimshet is a village situated in the Mokhada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Mokhada and around 120 km from Thane. Dhamanshet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koshimshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koshimshet is 551985. The village covers a total geographical area of 728 hectares and falls under the 401604 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Koshimshet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vikramgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koshimshet

According to the 2011 Census, Koshimshet village had a total population of 2,207 people, including 1,115 males and 1,092 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 60.63% and female literacy at 48.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,168.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Koshimshet

Koshimshet is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Koshimshet

Koshimshet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Koshimshet is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Koshimshet is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koshimshet

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koshimshet village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Koshimshet

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koshimshet village are given below:

FAQs about Koshimshet